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Today, November 7, 2024, the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, welcomed Mr. Ajibola Akindele, Managing Director of Schneider Electric West Africa, along with his team, to the Commission’s headquarters. Mr. Ajibola was accompanied by two of Schneider’s partners, Dr. Wole Aboderin, MFR, Executive Consultant at Business Foreign Investment Network (FIN), and Mr. Deji Awodiji, Managing Director of Tilt Energy Company, for a collaborative discussion with the Commission.
Mr. Ajibola gave an overview of Schneider’s areas of expertise, highlighting their support for the construction, manufacturing, food and beverage, power, and oil and gas industries. He noted that Schneider has been recognized as the most sustainable company globally for the past 12 years, with a focus on automating processes and promoting energy efficiency. He emphasized that Schneider plays a significant role in supporting 60% of Lagos State’s electricity needs and is actively involved in navigating the journey to net-zero emissions.
In the area of renewable energy, Mr. Ajibola pointed out that Schneider collaborates closely with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the Federal Ministry of Power, Communications, and Digital Economy. He stressed Schneider’s commitment to training Nigerians to manage these systems independently, without reliance on expatriates. Known for its high-quality switches, Schneider’s products are widely used in Nigeria.
Discussing energy management and sustainability, he outlined Schneider’s capabilities in energy transition, energy conservation, and the development of advanced energy management systems. He also noted that, although Schneider does not manufacture panels, they provide nearly all other solar energy components.
Mr. Ajibola invited the Commission to visit Schneider’s facilities in France to observe their processes firsthand and shared details on Schneider’s ongoing smart city initiative in Bonny, which will begin with the development of smart buildings.
He concluded by expressing Schneider’s interest in formalizing a partnership with the Commission, focusing on policy formulation and efficient energy use.
In response, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi welcomed the collaboration, affirming that Schneider’s involvement would bring value and help address key energy challenges. He provided an overview of the Commission’s mission, emphasizing its role in strategic planning and the coordination of national energy policies. Dr. Abdullahi highlighted the recently published Commission’s gazette, which serves as a roadmap for energy policy and implementation.
Dr. Abdullahi also noted that the Commission has been authorized to represent Nigeria in global renewable energy matters, with a strong emphasis on policy formulation.
Both parties agreed to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the partnership, and a committee was established to oversee its development.
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